Rhea Ripley has established herself as one of WWE’s premier female superstars. Renowned for her prowess in the ring and her ability to connect with fans, Ripley consistently delivers captivating performances.
Recently, she delighted fans with a special tribute during a WWE live event, further solidifying her status as a fan favorite as part of her rivalry with Nia Jax, continuing beyond their match at Elimination Chamber.
The duo met in an intense in-ring showdown during a WWE live event in Springfield, Illinois. During the match, Ripley added a playful yet impactful touch by paying homage to WWE Legend Rikishi. In a move that delighted fans, Ripley executed Rikishi’s signature stink face on Nia Jax.
Unsurprisingly, Ripley’s tribute was met with enthusiasm from fans and even led to her real-life fiance Buddy Matthews saying some words too. After the moment seemingly went viral all over the internet, Mami herself broke the silence and took to her X to react to that moment, while also firing a shot at Nia for embarrassing her with the move of a person from her family.
“Payback’s a Peach… Your’e welcome Nia 😈.”
However, amidst the excitement, The Eradicator remains fully focused on her upcoming WrestleMania 40 match as she defends her WWE Women’s World title against The Man Becky Lynch. As anticipation builds for this highly anticipated showdown, fans eagerly await to see how Ripley will fare in the bout at The Show of Shows.